Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 7)

Cygnet Health Care; Kidsgrove; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist for their new facility in Kidsgrove. This role emphasizes patient recovery through high-quality assessments and interventions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers expert supervision, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals on duty

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Blue Light Card

Responsibilities

• Develop occupational therapy services on Crocus Ward.
• Provide high-quality assessments and interventions to support patient recovery.
• Supervise an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Job description

Are you an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist interested in a rewarding career opportunity?

About Us

Cygnet Health Care, established in 1988, is a provider of health and social care services across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Your Role

Service Line: Acute Mental Health (female services)

Summary

The post holder will be based at Cygnet Kidsgrove, specifically on Crocus Ward.

Position: Band 7 (Equivalent) Occupational Therapist

Location: Cygnet Kidsgrove, Crocus Ward

Salary: £48,221 - £50,706 (DOE)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: July 2025

About Cygnet Kidsgrove

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is a new hospital for women in Staffordshire, opening in May 2025, featuring two wards: a 20-bed Acute service and an 11-bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe, stabilising environment for women experiencing an acute mental health episode requiring emergency admission. The ethos emphasizes least restrictive care, timely discharge planning, and supporting women in managing their mental health and daily living skills for independent living.

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with patients, families, and referrers to ensure a seamless care pathway, focusing on recovery and reducing length of stay.

Burleigh Ward offers assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for women with personality disorders and complex needs, aiming to empower individuals with skills and confidence for community reintegration, with occupational therapy, social work, and vocational training as part of the approach.

Role Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop occupational therapy services on Crocus Ward, providing high-quality assessments and interventions to support patient recovery, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The Head OT at Kidsgrove will supervise the successful candidate, who will also oversee an Occupational Therapy Assistant supporting the ward's OT services.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Led by our occupational therapy directors, supporting over 185 OTs, the team promotes professional development, specialist interest groups, and service development, with clinical leads guiding evidence-based practice and occupational therapy pathways.

Why Apply?

1. We care about our service users
2. Expert supervision and protected weekly 1:1 sessions
3. Comprehensive induction and specialist training
4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support and skill development
5. Support for career progression and confidence building

Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals on duty
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card